Posted by Michael D on April 14, 2004, at 16:14:41
In reply to Re: The shadows from the past (complex PTSD), posted by Ruru on April 2, 2004, at 0:30:57
Hi Ruru,
I feel for your situation. I have found it difficult to find the right treatment. IMO, the primary form of treatment for PTSD is trauma therapy. Find a therapist who does EMDR - it's, to the best of my knowledge, the most common form of trauma therapy.
Medication can help, for sure. Unfortuantely, Psychiatrists who are good a treating PTSD are hard to find. Check out:
http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2001/11_01/khouzam.htm
If you have a hard time finding an EMDR therapist, ask by *responding to this post*.
Michael
> First time here. I have a child dx with complete PTSD four years ago. Up until her symptoms she had always seemed happy and well adjusted. She does not even look like the same person she use to.She has been on every mediation,been in one of the best units in the US,therapy twice a week for four years and still hallucinates, has flashbacks,nightmares,can't sleep(uses heavy medication for sleep)seems to be without emotions and can't concentrate.She freq. falls asleep and I think the worst thing for her is almost constant recurring thoughts. Her abuser in in prison although not for the crimes committed against her and will be released soon. She has good family support and we pray for her daily but she has lost her faith. I pray for peace for all of you for you don't deserve to suffer from the acts of others. Any suggestions you could give me as a family member would be appreciated. Sorry for the long post.
> God Bless
> Ruru
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